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Catering Manager

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Elior UK

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Location:
United Kingdom , Ilford

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Category:
Hospitality and Tourism

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

24976.00 GBP / Year ▼
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Job Description:

As our Catering Manager you'll take full responsibility for the delivery of our Catering Operation— delivering great food, leading your team and creating a positive dining experience for students every day.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and service
  • Lead, develop and motivate your team
  • Maintain high standards of food quality, safety and compliance
  • Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence

Requirements:

  • Catering or kitchen management experience
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills
  • A passion for food and customer service
  • Good knowledge of food safety and compliance
What we offer:
  • Free, tasty meals
  • Flexible working
  • Plenty of Time to Unwind
  • Leave for life's important moments
  • Give back time - paid volunteering days
  • Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities
  • Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks
  • Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance
  • Exclusive discounts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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